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A911 CPW

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 CPW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,177 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,834 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,834 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 85,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 79,555 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 79,554 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suggest front tyres replaced

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 67,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 64,621 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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A911 CPW is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A911 CPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A911 CPW registered?

A911 CPW is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is A911 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 CPW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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